Mahindra launched the new gen Scorpio last year. The Scorpio is currently available only with a manual transmission. The last gen Scorpio was available with a 5 speed automatic transmission. The automatic variant of the new gen Scorpio has been on test for more than a year now and reports suggest it may be launched as soon as next month.
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An old picture of the Scorpio automatic
Powering the Scorpio is a 2.2 liter diesel mill which belts out 120 hp and 280 Nm of torque. The engine is mated to a 5 speed manual tyranny. Reports suggest the Scorpio will receive a 6 speed automatic transmission from Aisin. Aisin will also provide an auto box for the Mahindra XUV 500 facelift.
With the Aisin auto box, the XUV 500 will be getting a power bump of upto 30 bhp. There is no information about the power ratings of the Aisin automatic transmission equipped Mahindra Scorpio. The new automatic gearbox will be a 6 speed unit and will also be used in the upcoming SsangYong compact SUV (code: X100), which will be then followed by the XUV500.
Mahindra will be launching the automatic variant only in the top-end S10 trim. Compared to the manual S10 variant, the automatic variant is estimated to be dearer by INR 90,000. Stay tuned to Motoroids for more dope on the Mahindra Scorpio Automatic launch and other details.
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